Use a lot of fenugreek (methi) in your culinary preparations. Why? For the simple reason that it is so healthy. This wonder herb, a very popular vegetable in the Indian cuisine is a nature’s boon to mankind. Besides, it is so appetizing, light and dry. Rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron in their natural forms, its mineral and vitamin contents are also very high and this is easily assimilated by our body.
Both the leaves and seeds of this bitter tasting vegetable are fit for consumption; the seeds are generally used as a condiment and for flavoring. Research has shown that the regular long term use of methi seeds reduces deposits of fat in the body and lowers cholesterol. However make sure you wash the leaves well before using. Is the goodness of this vegetable just restricted to being a health food? No. It has exceptional medicinal uses and can be used as beauty aid as well.
Medicinal uses and home remedies with Methi (fenugreek)
* Methi seeds are nourishing and rejuvenating, with the properties of a stimulant. If you experience fatigue or troubled by backache and other body aches, just eat a teaspoon of methi seeds daily. Also include lots of fenugreek leaves in your diet. This is an age-old tried and tested remedy; it has worked for me. You can try it too.
* Eating a teaspoon of methi seeds or drinking juice of methi seeds (soak methi seeds in water the previous night and then grind it to extract a paste or juice.) the first thing in the morning or an hour before each meal is found to be highly beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. In fact, many naturopaths have ascertained this fact.
* Consuming fenugreek leaves which are a rich source of iron is highly beneficial for those suffering from anemia.
* Applying a paste of methi leaves to the palms and soles of the feet alleviates burning sensation.
* To increase the secretion of milk in nursing mothers, the seeds may be given in the form of gruel (Kanji).
* Add 1 tsp of methi seeds to yoghurt and take this to cure diarrhea and dysentery.
* The powder of methi seeds should also be taken when there is loss of appetite, abdominal distension, gas and flatulence. It also gives respite in colds and fevers. Methi cleanses and detoxifies the body by drawing out waste matter and expelling it.
* It is also beneficial in dyspepsia, vomiting, piles, intestinal worms and other ailments.
* To clear the phlegm and cure coughs, make a decoction of methi leaves. To 1 cup of this decoction, add 1 tsp each of ginger and honey and have it.
* A herbal tea made from fenugreek seeds is highly beneficial in reducing temperature in fevers.
* A poultice made of the leaves can be applied with benefits in external and internal swellings, sprains and burns.
* Consume steamed fenugreek leaves to get relief for your arthritic joints and rheumatism.
* Also consume fenugreek leaves regularly to keep your respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system and neuromuscular system in a good condition.
One of the better ways to consume methi
The most effective way to eat methi seeds is to sprout them a little, then dry the sprouts, powder them and include in the everyday diet. You can have it in powdered form, as a decoction and herb tea.
Methi as a beauty aid
* Paste of the fresh leaves and coconut milk applied over the scalp is believed to prevent hair-loss, promote hair growth, preserve its natural color, delay graying of hair and make it silky soft.
* Add the powder of methi seeds with coconut oil and massage it on your scalp. Wash it off the next day with cold water. This helps to prevent premature graying of hair.
* A paste of methi leaves mixed with vinegar is good for treating dandruff.
* Applying the paste of fenugreek leaves and turmeric on your face is very good for pimple and blackhead prone skin.
* Make a paste of fenugreek leaves and add boiled milk to it. Applying this to your face delays the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It not just improves the complexion but also makes one look years younger.
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13 comments:
I take Fenugreek in capsule form to slow down blood sugar spikes when eating. It is also good for underarm odor. When I use it regularly, when I sweat, I smell like Fenugreek. I like the smell of it and it sure beat underarm odor.
Thanks for sharing.
JHS
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are methi seeds a good source of iron too, or is it just the leaves?
As far as I know, the seeds too are a good source of iron.
Fenugreek tea: Half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, boiled with a cupful of water, cooled, and flavored with a teaspoon of lemon juice with honey/sugar added to taste, removes the foul sour taste in the mouth and the unpleasant body odour associated with some fevers.
Soak fenugreek overnight and grind it in the morning .Apply the paste on the scalp and wash it off after 20 minutes .It prevents hair fall .Take food rich in protein, essential fatty acids, carotene, iron, silica, zinc, Vitamins E , C ,Vitamin B (especially biotin) to have a healthy head of hair.
The methi leaves are best for pregnant women for development of breast. After delivery it helps in production of milk for the young one.
So those ladies who are pregnant should regularly take 20 to 30 methi leaves daily.
if a woman is not pregnant but wants to develop breasts, are meethi leaves going to help her too?
Fenugreek contains natural expectorant properties ideal for treating sinus and lung congestion, and loosens & removes excess mucus and phlegm. Fenugreek is a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine. It is also used as a digestive aid. It is a useful herb that can be used in Anemia, Pregnancy and Lactation, Dandruff, Fevers, Stomach Disorders, Respiratory Infections, Bad breath and Body Odour and Swellings
The healthy nutrition of fenugreek leaves have been widely known for years. Many people eat these leaves instead of medical doctoring and they say they have been cured of many ailments
Medicinal purposes include:
•Allergies
• Bronchitis
• high cholesterol levels
digestive ailments
• emphysema
• intestinal gas
• headaches
• lung infections
• mucous congestion
• skin eruptions
Fenugreek (methi)is supposed to help with your hormones like when you are going through Menopause .
Soak dry gooseberries and fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Grind to a paste in the morning. Use it as a shampoo while washing hair. This makes the roots strong and is a good hair loss remedy.
you can use it for stomach issues. Typically, the recommended dose for oral use is 1-6 g three times a day. Doses as high as 50-100 g/day have been used in clinical trials so that should be safe. Or if you have some baking soda, use 1/2 teaspoon in a glass of water, that should help you as well. But do not use the soda if you have high blood pressure problems.
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